Ms. Vogt
Planning-1st ......................................(252)261-4251 Home ..................................................Learning Strategies Periods (3,4,5)
.........................................................(252)473-5841 .. MHS ....................................Manteo High School
Instructional Goals
To achieve success in all content area classes
To develop and reinforce study and organizational skills
To promote student responsibility and personal life skills
To strengthen awareness of current events, contemporary issues, and cultural literacy through reading and writing skills.
Organization of Instruction
The first half of each class period will be teacher-directedand lesson addressing study skills, organization skills, job-related skills and individual needs.
The second half of each class period will be independent study of content area classes: teacher direction, guidance, and assistance will be availabe to each student.
Each student's progress will be monitored routinely. Progress reports will be available to each student and his/her teachers and parents. Direct communication with the students' teachers and parents is an essential part of this course.
The individual needs and goals (personal and academic) of each student will be addressed and considered in all aspects of this course. Modification and differentiation will be followed from students' IEP.
Student Responsibilities
Each student is responsible for bringing all necessary materials to class daily.
The student will be responsible for organizing a content area notebook and dialectical journal and making sure his or her agenda is filled out everyday with his or her assignments.
Active participation in all teacher-directed, whole-group, small-group, and independent activities is required.
Each student is expected to use this time, during class, to ensure his/her academic success.
Each student is expected to behave in an appropriate manner and show consideration for each person in the classroom.
Grading Procedures
tests = 25%
projects = 25%
homework = 25%
classwork = 25% Dare County Public Schools A-Excellent (93-1
B-Good(85-92)
C-Avg.(77-84)
D-Poor(70-76) F-Failing(69 and below)
To ensure an effective learning environment for all students, the following rules will be implemented:
1. Bring all necessary materials (ie: pencil, paper, textbooks, agenda, and project materials) to class.
2. Follow all instructions (The Manteo High School Code of Conduct)
3. Be alert and attentive in class.
4. Respect all teachers, students, and school/teacher/student property.
Consequences
If the student chooses not to follow these rules the following consequences will be implemented:
1. Warning
2. A conference with the teacher
3. A phone call home to the parent with the student present
4. Empower hour or after school detension
5. Disciplinary notice to grade level principal
6. Referral to the SACs Team
*Any behavior which is detrimental to the learning atmosphere or to the safety of the teacher or students warrants immediate action.
Planning-1st ......................................(252)261-4251 Home ..................................................Learning Strategies Periods (3,4,5)
.........................................................(252)473-5841 .. MHS ....................................Manteo High School
Instructional Goals
- To achieve success in all content area classes
- To develop and reinforce study and organizational skills
- To promote student responsibility and personal life skills
- To strengthen awareness of current events, contemporary issues, and cultural literacy through reading and writing skills.
Organization of InstructionStudent Responsibilities
Grading Procedures
tests = 25%
projects = 25%
homework = 25%
classwork = 25%
Dare County Public Schools
A-Excellent (93-1
B-Good (85-92)
C-Avg. (77-84)
D-Poor (70-76)
F-Failing (69 and below)
Sequence of Instruction
1. Notebook Organization
2. SQ3R Study Strategies
3. Test Taking Strategies
4. Bloom Taxonomy (Bitstrip.com, Bloom Balls, Bloom essay writing)
5. Prewriting, Writing, Editing skills
6. Listening Skills
7. Vocabulary Skills
8. Comprehension Skills
9. Note Taking/Outlining/Research Process and Procedure
10. Self Advocacy
11. Job Skills/Job Application/Phone Skills
12. Read 180
13. College Essays/Application
14. Homework Strategies/Study Strategies
Behavior Management Plan
To ensure an effective learning environment for all students, the following rules will be implemented:
1. Bring all necessary materials (ie: pencil, paper, textbooks, agenda, and project materials) to class.
2. Follow all instructions (The Manteo High School Code of Conduct)
3. Be alert and attentive in class.
4. Respect all teachers, students, and school/teacher/student property.
Consequences
If the student chooses not to follow these rules the following consequences will be implemented:
1. Warning
2. A conference with the teacher
3. A phone call home to the parent with the student present
4. Empower hour or after school detension
5. Disciplinary notice to grade level principal
6. Referral to the SACs Team
*Any behavior which is detrimental to the learning atmosphere or to the safety of the teacher or students warrants immediate action.
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